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Education Series
WINTER 2010
A Free Group Open to the Public
SHARE Alcohol and Drug Program invites you to attend any or all of their Education Series. The program is open to everyone in the community. It has important information for those who have an alcohol or drug problem or for those concerned about their use. It will help those people affected by others’ use, to understand addicts and addictive behaviour. There is no cost for this group. Topics will vary from week to week as outlined below. The format consists of a video, a brief presentation, and open discussion.
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Jan. 13
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Use, misuse, abuse – how people become addicted.
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Jan. 20
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Medical aspects and effects of alcohol & drug abuse. What happens to the body & mind under the influence.
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Jan. 27
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Alcohol – How dependence develops; controlled using; effects on pregnant women.
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Feb. 03
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Cocaine & crystal meth – the struggle to recover, and what long-term recovery looks like.
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Feb. 10
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Relapse Prevention – discussion on the psychological, emotional & physical aspects of relapsing and what can be done.
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Feb. 17
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Stress – learning how to cope with little and big problems without using.
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Feb. 24
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Anger – understanding your anger & learning how to manage it more effectively.
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Mar. 03
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Trauma – How substance misuse often occurs with people who have experienced childhood abuse. How these experiences may cause relapses or continued misuse.
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Mar. 10
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Mental Illness, Depression & Addiction. Many people have a substance problem & are coping with mental issues. Understanding the links between the two issues will be tonight’s goal.
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Mar. 17
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Family dynamics – Impact on growing up in a substance abusing home.
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Mar. 24
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Substance affected: How others misuse or abuse of alcohol and drugs affects us. How to help others.
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Mar. 31
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Stage ll Recovery – Life in the Future
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When: Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Clarke Counseling Services Office
2615 Clarke Street (second floor)
Port Moody, BC
604.936.3900
How to get there:
Registration: open group, drop -in.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE 604-936-3900